Plasticity refers to the
A) degree to which a developing behavior or physical structure is modifiable.
B) ability of neurons to form synapses without actually touching.
C) ability of neurons to migrate.
D) myelin coating on axons.
A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. negative; positive B. ineffective; effective C. innate; learned D. unconscious; conscious
Regarding Kanzi's language and grammar skills, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Kanzi's grammar was comparable to that of a two-year-old child. b. Some of the lexigrams Kanzi knew were quite abstract, like symbols for "bad" and "good.". c. Kanzi's sentences consistently followed correct word order. d. Kanzi could not understand spoken sentences unless visually prompted by the trainers.
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a. s factor. c. IQ. b. g. d. GQ.